ZIP 56661 · Koochiching County

Northome, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56661, Northome, Minnesota.

35.6%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#663 of 689
Minnesota rank

The verdict

At $1,383/yr, Northome, MN (ZIP 56661) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,383
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,383/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $15,590
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56661 (Northome, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56661 (Northome, MN) runs $1,383 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 28% below that figure, ranking #663 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Kerrick (ZIP 55756) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.16% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,590. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.05% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $1,383 to $1,472 with a 5-year average of $1,417, an annualized rate of -0.4% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 56661 Compares

vs National Average
$1,383 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,383 vs $1,928
28% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56661, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,383
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56661.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,405 -
2019 $1,407 +0.1%
2020 $1,419 +0.8%
2021 $1,472 +3.8%
2022 $1,383 -6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,417
Premium Range
$1,383 - $1,472
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56661

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 56661 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 56661?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56661 (Northome, MN) averages $1,383 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 38th percentile, #663 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Northome, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 56661: claims frequency (3.16%), loss ratio (35.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.05%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56661 compared to the national average?
At $1,383/yr, ZIP 56661 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56661?
ZIP 56661 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.05% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56661 over 5 years?
ZIP 56661 premiums spanned $1,383 to $1,472 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,417. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 56661 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56661 averages $1,383/yr, 28% below that figure, ranking #663 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.